Senior Manager

A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Singapore-based research institute is seeking a Technical Marketing professional to shape the future of semiconductor R&D. This role involves synthesizing technology signals to influence strategic guidance and R&D investments, particularly in Advanced Packaging and Silicon Photonics for AI Computing. Candidates should have a strong technical foundation, a passion for semiconductor technology, and possess the ability to communicate effectively. This full-time position aims to connect industry needs with research execution, offering a pivotal influence on multi-million-dollar funding decisions.

Qualifications

• Open to early-career PhD/Masters graduates as well as experienced professionals.
• Experience in monitoring global semiconductor and system-level trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global semiconductor trends and participate in industry engagements.
• Support the definition of IME's technology roadmap.
• Translate high-level requirements into structured problem statements.
• Engage with industry partners to understand emerging needs.

Skills

Strong passion for semiconductor innovation

Ability to rapidly learn new technical domains

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to influence without formal authority

Comfort operating in ambiguity

Education

Degree in a related engineering or science discipline

Job description

The Technical Marketing role plays a central role in shaping the future direction of Singapore's semiconductor R&D landscape. This position is responsible for synthesizing global technology signals and translating them into strategic guidance that influences where IME's R&D investments are directed.

Operating at the intersection of industry, research, and national priorities, the role connects external market and technology needs with internal research execution. Through informed analysis and technical judgment, you will influence multi-million-dollar R&D funding decisions and help position IME's Advanced Packaging and Silicon Photonics capabilities three to five years ahead of volume market adoption, particularly for AI Computing and data center scaling.

This role is suitable for candidates with strong technical foundations and a deep passion for semiconductor technology, with the ability to think systemically and communicate clearly across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Global Technology Intelligence & Synthesis

• Monitor global semiconductor and system-level trends through participation in international conferences, consortia, and industry engagements, e.g. ECTC, OFC, SEMICON, OCP, and related forums.
• Synthesize insights from academic research, industry roadmaps, and competitor activities into structured analyses that inform internal strategy and funding priorities.
• Engage with industry partners, research collaborators, and system companies to understand emerging needs and constraints, even when these are not yet well-defined or commercially mature.
• Identify early inflection points in materials, integration approaches, and system architectures that may shape future R&D directions.

Institute-Wide Roadmap & Strategy Development

• Support the definition and evolution of IME's technology roadmap by translating external signals into clear strategic themes and development priorities.
• Work across multiple Technology Development (TD) departments to align research programs under a coherent, long-term vision.
• Contribute to gap analyses against international benchmarks and roadmaps, helping to identify areas where new capabilities, facilities, or talent investment may be required.
• Translate high-level system requirements into structured problem statements and research directions that guide R&D teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Degree in a related engineering or science discipline.

Experience

• Open to early-career PhD/Masters graduates as well as experienced professionals.

Core Attributes

• Strong passion for semiconductor innovation.
• Ability to rapidly learn new technical domains and connect disparate ideas into coherent strategic perspectives.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity, where future requirements are not yet clearly defined.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior researchers, industry experts, and leadership.
• Ability to influence without formal authority in a research-driven environment.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Type of Employment : Full-Time

Minimum Experience : 5 Years

Work Location : Fusionopolis